Neil Brown Jr.
Biography
Neil Brown Jr. is an American actor born on June 19, 1980, in Orlando, Florida. He has appeared in various films and television series, including The Walking Dead, where he played the role of Guillermo, and South Beach. Brown also played DJ Yella in the 2015 biopic Straight Outta Compton. He has shared screen time with notable actors such as Denzel Washington and Colin Farrell in the films Out of Time and Tigerland, respectively. Additionally, Brown has acted alongside Michelle Rodriguez in the action film Battle: Los Angeles. He is known for his versatility in playing different roles in the entertainment industry.
Career overview
Neil Brown Jr. is an American actor born on June 19, 1980, in Orlando, Florida. He has appeared in various film and television projects throughout his career. Brown has been involved in notable productions such as the biopic Straight Outta Compton, where he played the role of DJ Yella. He has also appeared in action films like Battle: Los Angeles, where he portrayed Lcpl. Richard "Motown" Guerrero.
In addition to his film work, Brown has had roles in television series. He is recognizable for his portrayal of Guillermo, the leader of the Vatos, in The Walking Dead. Brown has also appeared in the short-lived television series South Beach, where he played the role of Felix. His television credits demonstrate his versatility as an actor.
Brown has shared the screen with notable actors, including Denzel Washington in Out of Time and Colin Farrell in Tigerland. His work in these productions showcases his ability to work alongside established talent. With a career spanning multiple film and television projects, Neil Brown Jr. has established himself as a working actor in the entertainment industry.
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- That Friend (2026) as Bill
- Bel-Air (2022) as Caleb
- The Equalizer (2021) as James Munoz
- Last Night in Rozzie (2021) as Ronnie Russo
- City of Lies (2018) as Rafael Perez
- SEAL Team (2017) as Ray Perry
- Sand Castle (2017) as Enzo
- Naked (2017) as Officer McBride
- Insecure (2016) as Chad Kerr
- Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016) as Detective Estevez
- Straight Outta Compton (2015) as DJ Yella
- Bad Blood (2015) as Deputy Rich Diaz
- Rivers 9 (2015) as Virgil Dobbs
- She's Living for This (2012) as Self - Dancer
- Kidnapped Souls (2012) as Quenton
- Suits (2011) as Clifford Danner
- Harry's Law (2011) as Tank
- Battle: Los Angeles (2011) as LCpl. Richard Guerrero
- The Walking Dead (2010) as Guillermo
- Castle (2009) as Eddie Gordon
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Tommy Walker
- Fast & Furious (2009) as Drug Runner
- Just Another Day (2009) as Ronny
- Scare Zone (2009) as Spider
- Never Back Down (2008) as Aaron
- Army Wives (2007) as Sam (Foreman)
- Fear Itself (2007) as Marshall
- The Jake Effect (2006) as Student #1
- American Dad! (2005) as Scummy Guy (voice)
- Weeds (2005) as Mike Garcia
- Surface (2005) as Keith
- Back By Midnight (2005) as Inmate #3 (uncredited)
- Mr. 3000 (2004) as Clubhouse Assistant
- NCIS (2003) as Martin Archer
- Out of Time (2003) as Morgue Attendant
- Sheena (2000) as Nakele
- Sheena (2000) as Taya
- Sheena (2000) Utility Stunts
- Tigerland (2000) as Pvt. Jamoa Kearns
- Family Guy (1999) as Athlete with Money (voice)
- Second Noah (1996)
- ER (1994) as Hubert
- Don't Open the Door as Dan